Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

TL,DR: Graphic Art. Will use as new wording for Sunday titles. I continue my efforts to come up with informative titles when I stray off the main topic. “Got rid of post subtitles. Will convey relevant info with longer post titles.” [State of the Subtitles] I’ve got most of the categories covered: dogs, photography, fiction,Continue reading “Choosing My Words, State of the Blog”

This weekend, hunter/jumpers are in Georgia, Alabama Hunter Jumper Association, 2023 Kick Off Show. Saddlebreds are Louisiana, Louisiana Carnival Horse Show. I’m stuck at home minding two pasture ornaments and walking around in circles. Just in case you thought the acute crisis had dulled the chronic whining. State of the Fitness No missed days inContinue reading “Perfect Attendance Record, State of the Fitness”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Zeno’s belly zipper continues to get better without closing completely. Ankle still slightly stocked. No heat. Puts weight on it. No idea of soundness, under veterinary injunction of No Trotting. Consistent with a minor swellingContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 2 March, Milton Gets Points”

Over the weekend, I had a getting-ready, anxiety dream. I was to ride Bliss, Coach Kate’s outstanding driving horse. [ICDE 2017] Tack up. Wait, I need a helmet. I have one in my truck. Being a dream, getting back to my truck involved climbing through a parking garage. All of this took place in a hurry.Continue reading “Dreams Are Weird”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Ninth week post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONETwo weeks of paddock rest DONEStarting week 3 of four weeks of paddock restStill to go, four weeks pasture rest Fans? InContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 28 Feb, Signs of Spring So Soon?”

My step-niece went on a camel ride in Dubai. Photo credits, all but one by Kelly Mellon. Notice the hand in the lower left of the ears photo. I asked about tack. She said, “Yes, there was a ‘saddle’ but I’m not sure if that’s what you call it. Just a firm handle really toContinue reading “Between The Ears, Camel View, Guest Photos”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Finishing week 8 post surgeryFinishing week 2 of paddock rest Everyone doing well. Same shit, different day. When we are dealing with two horses pooping inside 23 hours of the day, I’m being accurate whenContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 26 Feb, Humming Along”